Why is it in the news?

• In a historic moment for Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as the country’s first woman president, according to the provisional results announced by the Mexican election commission.

 More about the news:

• Representing the ruling Morena party, Sheinbaum has achieved a significant lead over her closest competitors in the presidential race conducted on June 2, 2024.
• Outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who served as Sheinbaum’s mentor, has extended his congratulations to her.

The Mexican Presidency: Constitutional Provisions                                                                                       

• As outlined in the Mexican Constitution of 1917, the President holds the highest position within the executive branch and is elected directly by the populace for a single six-year tenure.
• Mexico operates as a federal nation composed of 31 states.
• In the event of the president’s demise or resignation, the legislative body assumes the responsibility of selecting an interim president.
• Notably, Mexico does not have a provision for a vice president, and individuals are limited to one term as president, thus preventing López Obrador from seeking re-election.